Re: NEW! TerraLUX MaxStar5 K2 5W U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C or D cell Maglites TLE-6K2!
Hi Matt,
From what I can tell, the MaxStar5 should run nicely from two LiON, staying at the max output until the batts need recharging (at around 3V each). Does that work fine? Also, due to the non-shutoff, I would assume protected LiON's would be the way to go? For the price, I'm real tempted by this thing if I can stick it in a 2C with 2 X 3.6V rechargeables.
Ace - if I can take a stab at it... NiMH will give you plenty of current, if asked for, but that doesn't matter so much with the MaxStar. Voltage is what's needed for this thing to be at max output. You'll need 4 NiMH for max output, but your runtime 'till it kicks down to the next lower level won't be tremendously long. Better off with 4 alkalines at 1.5V each if you don't use the light a whole lot. Matt, let me know if I'm off base here.